- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Tigers favored by 21 points
- Over/Under Line: 55 points
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The Clemson Tigers (0-1) are set to face the Georgia Southern Eagles (1-0) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Clemson enters the matchup as 21-point favorites, with the total points set at 55.
The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this game boasting a 1-0 record for the season. Their previous game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers resulted in a resounding 31-0 victory. Over the course of that match, Georgia Southern executed 77 plays for a total of 513 yards. The Eagles managed to rush 30 times for 162 yards, averaging an impressive 5.4 yards per carry. Defensively, they held their opponents to just 8 rushing yards on 31 attempts, averaging only 0.3 yards per carry. In the passing game, the Eagles allowed 9 completions on 29 attempts yielding 109 yards with a completion rate of 31.0%.
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Defensively, the Eagles stand at 8th in Division 1, allowing 0.0 points per game. They have limited opponents to an average of just 0.3 rushing yards per carry, totaling only 8 rushing yards in their first contest. In passing defense, Georgia Southern has permitted 109 yards, ranking 25th nationally, with a completion percentage of 31.0%. Overall, they are conceding 117.0 yards per game, placing them 7th in the country without allowing any touchdowns, whether by pass or run.
The Clemson Tigers, currently sitting at 0-1 for the season, come off a tough loss against the LSU Tigers, with a final score of 51-10. In that game, Clemson managed only 145 yards on 48 plays, averaging a mere 3.0 yards per play. Their running game was limited to 40 yards on 26 attempts, averaging 1.5 yards per carry. On defense, they allowed 58 carries for 309 yards, resulting in an average of 5.3 yards per rush. The Tigers’ secondary struggled, allowing a completion rate of 61.1%, giving up 335 yards on 22 completions out of 36 attempts.
In scoring, the Tigers rank 121st nationally with an average of just 10.0 points per game. They generate an average of 145.0 total yards per game, ranking them 134th in college football. Clemson’s offense has been hampered by 41 yards in penalties from 5 infractions, placing them 102nd in college football for yardage penalties. So far this season, they have thrown 1 interception but have not lost any fumbles, and they have recorded a total of 8 first downs. Currently, Clemson features a total passing yardage of 105 yards, alongside a rushing average of 40.0 yards per game.
Defensively, the Tigers have allowed 51.0 points per game, ranking them 130th in Division 1. They have given up a total of 309 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have conceded 2 passing touchdowns and an average of 335.0 yards per game, ranking 124th in college football. The Tigers’ defense has participated in 94 plays, placing them 125th in the nation. So far, they have recorded no fumbles and 1 interception.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s Eagles vs. Tigers college football matchup against the spread?
My Prediction: Take the Eagles +21.0
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